Season of the witch, trick r treat to roseanne s many halloween specials. That should give you an idea of what to expect from the wnuf halloween special. Wnuf halloween special cast starring shawn jones, leanna chamish, richard cutting, josh davidson, kendra north. More importantly, im incredibly biased when it comes to certain things. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. The movies main plot centers upon frank stewart paul fahrenkopf, a television reporter that has decided to broadcast himself live as he and four other people including the cameraman investigate the webber house, the site of the brutal murder of a husband and wife. The recording shows the fictional television channel wnuf tv28 in full halloween spirit, with its newscasters in costumes and reporting appropriate content. It aired like a tv movie on october 3, 1980, on nbc.
The wnuf news has one hell of a creepy special for all of their loyal viewers. Lamartina, 28, is the director of the newly released and entirely fictional foundfootage horror movie wnuf halloween special, a recording of a live news broadcast with bantering anchors and public service announcements from a hauntedhouse intervention on halloween 1987. The wnuf halloween special is a 20 comedy horror film directed primarily by chris lamartina, who also helped to cowrite the film. Oct 25, 2018 chris lamartina is an awesome filmmaker and a really fun person to talk to. Wnuf halloween special and ghostwatch both of these films have similar themes and execution perfect for the halloween season. Watch wnuf halloween special now on your favorite device. Ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for in. I for putting so much effort into creating that reality for us, once again, wnuf should be commended. Directed by chris lamartina, the wnuf halloween special is the probably the most perfect example of how to do found footage right. Wnuf halloween special is a great throwback to the days of vhs, satanic panic, and cheesy network tv specials. Dec 19, 20 the wnuf halloween special has seen release on both vhs and dvd, but dvd is the way to go for obvious reasons. Parody commercials are shown throughout the film, some of which were written and directed by persons other than lamartina. Wnuf halloween special 20 what an interesting project this was.
The wnuf halloween special has seen release on both vhs and dvd, but dvd is the way to go for obvious reasons. Directed by chris lamartina, james branscome, shawn jones. Wnuf halloween special is definitely a movie that must be watched under the right circumstances. I bought the film a few years ago when it was only available on vhs with a plain black cardboard cover, it was. Overrall the wnuf halloween special is a must see this halloween season for those who want to have a fun and incredibly nostalgic time.
This segues into the titular special, which investigates a haunted house which was the site of the infamous spirit board murders 20 years earlier, with psychic and spiritual help to detect and exorcise whatever evil spirits may be. The infamous broadcast dvd, 2017 at the best online prices at ebay. The house was the site of the brutal double murder of the webbers, a married couple, some years. A tv personality leads a priest and paranormal experts through a supposedly haunted house on halloween, hoping to put local superstitions to rest once and for all. Sep 25, 2015 if you have a love for the halloween season and a nostalgia for late 1980s early 90s television but you havent yet checked out wnuf halloween special, i highly recommend you add that 20. Oct 16, 2018 in wnuf halloween special currently streaming on amazon prime a television tabloid reporter hosts a live broadcast complete with commercials at the site of brutal murder with a team of paranormal investigators. Wnuf halloween special directed by chris lamartina, james branscome, shawn jones, scott maccubbin, lonnie martin, matthew menter, andy schoeb. Wnuf halloween special is an intriguing case of nostalgia muddying the waters. Originally broadcast live on october 31, 1987, the wnuf halloween special is a stunning expose of terrifying supernatural activity that unfolded at the infamous webber house, the site of.
No beginning or end credits, just a vhs tape popped into a player, and we watch a 30 minute local news program from small town ohio in 1987, followed by a live special presentation of a news reporter bringing psychics into an old murder house, where things ultimately go wrong. Originally broadcast live on october 31, 1987, the wnuf halloween special is a stunning expose of terrifying supernatural activity that unfolded at the infamous webber house, the site of ghastly. Oct 30, 2014 overrall the wnuf halloween special is a must see this halloween season for those who want to have a fun and incredibly nostalgic time. Guaranteed to get you in the halloween spirit john squires september 9th, 2015 there are a handful of horror movies and television episodes that i consider mustwatches every halloween season, from john carpenters halloween to halloween 3. Wnuf halloween special creator launches fundraising. The night a halloween special went terribly wrong the new. The lead reporter that takes you inside of the house reminded me of actor j. Cineween celebrates the the wnuf halloween special with. Its a nostalgic throwback to anyone 30 and up, making it one of the more interesting programs to run during the halloween season. Dec 20, 2018 before the infamously tragic events that happened on halloween night on 1987 during the wnuf halloween special, host frank stewart hosted a christmas special that originally aired in december 1986. The film presents itself as an offair recording of television station wnufs halloween special that aired on october 31, 1987. The special is a full fake news cast before the actual halloween tv special happens along with fake tv commercials that do look real from back in the 80s. Mike sprague a few years ago, chris lamartina and a miniarmy of cinematic comrades made a little movie called wnuf halloween special.
The wnuf halloween special is a 20 comedy horror film directed primarily by chris. Bart paints the simpsons halloween special ix on the board with red. Wnuf halloween special watched this on prime and its the perfect blend of nostalgia, weirdness, and a creepy little ending. But it is, after all, a spoof of the kind of television that was regular fare back then, treated to look like an old vhs tape, with. Originally broadcast live on october 31, 1987, the. Halloween special while she goes trickortreating with maggie, removing the. In wnuf halloween special currently streaming on amazon prime a television tabloid reporter hosts a live broadcast complete with commercials at the site of brutal murder with a team of paranormal investigators. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Theres an air of authenticity to every little nook and cranny that comprises lamartinas entire special that makes you feel like youve just picked up a dusty, old vhs you forgot about for decades and are.
How wnuf halloween special flawlessly encapsulates the spirit. He is currently raising money to make the sequel to the wnuf halloween special, a fantastic, lowbudget throwback thats hard not to enjoy. Cineween celebrates the the wnuf halloween special. Wnuf halloween special 20 rhorror official discussion. Wnuf halloween special spoilers the wnuf halloween special replicates what it was like to tape shows off tv in the 80s. Clearly, this is a handcrafted love letter for those weaned on its specific flavors. Wnuf halloween special directed by chris lamartina, james branscome, shawn jones, scott maccubbin, lonnie martin, matthew menter, andy. Check out a newly released commercial below advertising frank stewarts wnuf christmas special and relive christmas 86 with your buds at wnuf tv28. The wnuf halloween special effectively combines at least three of my personal obsessions into one fantastic package. Oct 19, 2016 that should give you an idea of what to expect from the wnuf halloween special. Before the infamously tragic events that happened on halloween night on 1987 during the wnuf halloween special, host frank stewart hosted a christmas special that originally aired in december 1986.
Oct 18, 20 directed by chris lamartina, james branscome, shawn jones. A tv personality leads a priest and paranormal experts through a supposedly haunted house on halloween, hoping to put local superstitions to. Apr 11, 2017 the special is a full fake news cast before the actual halloween tv special happens along with fake tv commercials that do look real from back in the 80s. Originally broadcast live on october 31, 1987, the wnuf halloween special is a stunning expos. The night a halloween special went terribly wrong the. For decades, obscure film collectors and lovers of esoteric cinema have sought the wnuf halloween special tapes, and finally, the search is over. How wnuf halloween special flawlessly encapsulates the. How wnuf halloween special flawlessly encapsulates the spirit of the season. Originally broadcast live on october 31, 1987, the wnuf halloween special is a stunning expose of terrifying supernatural activity that unfolded at the infamous webber house, the site of ghastly murders. This is not one to bring to a halloween horror movie marathon, playing it. Its entirely possible that the best new movie for this halloween season is a scrappy, diy foundfootage effort from baltimore called wnuf halloween special. Oct 31, 2017 the wnuf halloween special replicates what it was like to tape shows off tv in the 80s. The house was the site of the brutal double murder of the webbers, a married couple, some. If youve read my article, top ten reasons horror fans love the 80s which includes the vhs as number fouryou probably understand where im coming from.
Unless you found a copy of it at a convention, chances are good that youve never heard of this movie. Chris lamartina is an awesome filmmaker and a really fun person to talk to. The wnuf halloween special effectively combines at least three. Treehouse of horror ix is the fourth episode in the tenth season of the american animated. Though made in 20, the wnuf halloween special replicates a piece of videotaped local television from 1987 extremely well, give or take the amateurish ads for what are supposed to be television shows of the era. The simpsons season 10 list of the simpsons episodes. Hidden horror for halloween wnuf halloween special hidden. Those who want a halloween movie that can truly feel like looking back into a time that was over the top, annoying and ridiculous as the 1980s really were. I cant imagine either version looking better than the other, since the film was. I bought the film a few years ago when it was only available on vhs with a plain black cardboard cover, it was then later released to dvd. If you have a love for the halloween season and a nostalgia for late 1980s early 90s television but you havent yet checked out wnuf halloween special, i highly recommend you.
Cult cryptic uncovering the secrets of the unknown. Check it out below and make sure you consider giving to the new project, its sure to be. Set on halloween night in 1987, the film follows a tv news anchor investigating a haunted house with an exorcist and paranormal investigators. The wnuf halloween special brings back those feelings of just how special halloween night was to us as children, sure, its still special to us know, but as a child in meant something even more. Loosely based on shirley jacksons 1959 novel of the same name, the haunting. Oct 17, 2018 wnuf halloween special 2 in the works. The commercials are the high energy, colorful monstrosities. Awesome film for sale on vhs with full color sleeve, wnuf halloween special, a 20 found footage film made to look like an old vhs recording of a paranormal local news program from the late 1980searly 1990s with fake commercials. Halloween episodes of cartoons dont count for this list, but this was considered a very special flintstones program that was apart from the regular show canon. Aug 19, 20 originally broadcast live on october 31, 1987, the wnuf halloween special is a stunning expose of terrifying supernatural activity that unfolded at the infamous webber house, the site of ghastly. Season of the witch doesnt have michael myers, even this controversial sequel still manages to get some recognition in the new film. Its important you understand that right from the getgo. The haunting of hill house is the new netflix darling of the season.
A team of supernatural investigators explores every dark corner of a supposedly haunted house. Wnuf halloween special 20 scary horror movies horrorrated. Jul 23, 20 originally broadcast live on october 31, 1987, the wnuf halloween special is a stunning expose of terrifying supernatural activity that unfolded at the infamous webber house, the site of ghastly. The film follows frank stewart, a local news reporter who investigates a supposedly haunted house on live tv. Chris lamartina, james branscome, shawn jones, scott maccubbin, lonnie martin, matthew menter, andy schoeb the plot. Local television personality frank stewart leads a group of. With paul fahrenkopf, aaron henkin, nicolette le faye, leanna chamish. In that movie, the silver shamrock novelties company sells three distinct masks of a pumpkin, a witch, and a skeleton. Its plot follows a television personality that decides to investigate strange supernatural occurrences at a house purported to be haunted. Writerdirector chris lamartina has been toiling in the nobudget horror trenches for awhile, but wnuf cowritten by jimmy george and pat storck could be his hot ticket to cult success.